Amherst weather in January (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How is January weather typically in Amherst? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Amherst includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 1°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -10°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Amherst in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Amherst. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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